Lionel Messi inspired an Argentina comeback in the World Cup last 16, but the Egypt goal ruled out should have stood, writes an ex-referee

El árbitro anula la conquista del cuadro africano por una infracción sobre Lisandro Martínez en el inicio de la jugada.

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Mostafa Ziko saw his strike after Mohamed Salah’s stunning ball through disallowed in the second half of a thrilling last-16 clash

Argentina produced a remarkable World Cup comeback against Egypt but fans were furious when VAR intervened to disallow Mostka Ziko's goal for a soft foul in the build-up

Lionel Messi recovered from an earlier penalty miss to lead the fightback, scoring one goal and setting up another when his team needed him most. | Football News

La intervención del VAR fue considerada correcta por analistas arbitrales, quienes explicaron que existió una falta sobre Lisandro Martínez.

A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win…

The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.

Egypt fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last-16 in Atlanta having been two goals ahead with a number of the referee’s decisions having since been…

He claimed VAR injustices twice denied Egypt crucial decisions in the match.

Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 has sparked a major controversy, with Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accusing FIFA of favouring…

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending…

Another day, another example of VAR not being used properly. Argentina escape potential upset, while Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side was denied victory after VAR and refereeing calls went against them.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan and star forward Mostafa Ziko accused the match officials of favouring Argentina. | Football News

Graham Scott menilai, VAR melakukan kesalahan saat menganulir gol kedua Mesir dalam laga kontra Argentina di babak 16 besar Piala Dunia 2026.

Did VAR deny Egypt the greatest upset of the FIFA World Cup? That's the question dominating football after Ziko's disallowed second-half goal against Argentina. | Football News

Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing…